Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Los Angeles Modernism Show 2015
From April 24 through 26, Los Angeles’s Culver City plays host to a vast collection of iconic 20th-century furniture, art, jewelry and decorative objects offered at yet another edition of the Los Angeles Modernism Show. With dozens of dealers exhibiting at the much-anticipated annual event — attended in past years by such celebrities as Courtney Cox, Julie Bowen and Ted Danson and design aficionados like Kelly Wearstler and Cliff Fong — this year’s iteration presents no shortage of chic vintage finds.
Missing the fair? Not to worry: Our editors’ selection from exhibiting 1stdibs galleries serves as both inspiration for the home and a visual encyclopedia of Modernism’s international mark. Included below: Early modern classics from the Art Deco period as well as selections from Georg Jensen’s prolific career in silverwork; Mid-century American and Scandinavian staples by the likes of McCobb, Henningsen, Parzinger, Platner, Noguchi and Baughman; and Brutalist signatures in brass and welded metal; plus outdoor decor, decorative glass and fine jewelry. Should you find the perfect piece, make sure to act fast.
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Lumière Ⅰ by Blue Tip Atelier
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Title : lumière ?
Japan / 2022s
Size : W 990 H 770 mm
A work inspired by light.
This quilt is made with Woven fresh linen and french linen.
Hand-quilted with Japanese sashiko...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Linen
Suiren by Blue Tip Atelier
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Title : SUIREN
Japan / 2022s
Size : W 610 H 810 mm
Expressing delicate color changes by dyeing many times.
This quilt is made with french linen and cotton.
Hand-quilted with Japanese sashiko...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Linen
17th Century Large Antique Chinese Shipwreck Blue and White Bird Dish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large Chinese dish of rounded shape with a raised rim hand-painted in underglaze blue with birds and an insect in a pond with flowering blooms set...
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Hardwood Reclining Immortal Figure, Early 20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An antique lacquered hard wood figure of a reclining immortal. He is resting on a basket and with a miniature fisherman presenting him a large fish. The figures are disproportionate ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Hardwood
Fine Older Chinese Robe Rack in Cinnabar Paint
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine vintage robe rack with generous proportions having a good traditional form. There are two carved dragon head top elements that are powerfully carved, ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Elmwood Northern Chinese Altar Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved elmwood Northern China altar table featuring fine form and intricately carved apron with bowed legs and curled feet. Each end having a drawer.
Measures: 101" (w) x 14" (d) x ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Elm
Exceptional Lacquered Chinese Console Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely constructed classic Asian console table with peg construction and handsome graining with a particularly brilliant polished lacquer finish. A fine long table with banded top ...
Category
20th Century Asian Ming Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Large Cast Stone or Cement Buddha Garden Figure
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive cast stone or cement Buddha garden figure with good size and serene countenance. The Figure’s hands are in the Abhaya Mudra position denoting fearlessness and protection. The Buddha stands...
Category
20th Century Agra Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Cast Stone, Cement
Rare Antique Japanese Carved Stone Garden Cottage Model
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and complete Antique Japanese carved stone architectural model of a traditional Folk Cottage. Having a doorway and grid window at the fron...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Stone
Fine and Large Antique Asian Altar Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique Japanese altar table. Dark brown stained wood tall narrow altar table with a small drawer on each end, the apron in front with roughly carved panels and scrolled ends. The en...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Antique Asian Scholar’s Table in Original as Found Condition
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique Scholar’s table with Minimal form and in all original condition. In a fdark reddish brown stain with dovetail construction on top ends. With a craved front edge and cylind...
Category
19th Century Asian Meiji Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Fine Asian Custom Bamboo Cabinet With Paint Decorated Doors
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely crafted cabinet with overall bamboo veneer, raised on angular gilt wood legs. The doors with beautiful paint decorated panels repurposed from an Asian screen illustrating a cr...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
South Asian Architectural Element as a Table Lamp
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A seated female figure dressed in a long patterned robe holds a large strand of prayer beads. On a fragmentary tiered pointed wood base mounted on a wood backing on a gilt base and w...
Category
20th Century Asian Anglo Raj Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Large Asian Standing Carved and Ebonized Floor Mirror with Gilt Details
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large scale square frame with staggered panels surrounding the center mirror. A top and bottom panel on the front are decorated with gilt foliate scrolled motifs. The back with thr...
Category
20th Century Ming Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Elaborately Carved Scholar’s Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine antique bench with masterful carving, superb proportions and in all original condition. The crest rail and back with openwork panels of confronting dragons in the clouds....
Category
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Stone
Massive Custom Iron Framed Antique Door Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Incredible and unique custom made cocktail table with a deeply patinated Iron Frame housing a complex and elaborate Near Eastern Door or Window Cover. The...
Category
20th Century International Style Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Iron
Superb and Architectural Chinese Carved Wood and Glass Four-Panel Screen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Provenance: Christie’s. The panels with carved figural vignettes- floral vines at the top, the bottom with small ones with figures at various tasks in landscapes with houses, the lar...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Qing Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Green Glazed Pottery Jar
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese green glazed pottery jar.
Lead glaze with copper is the main colorant used in Han period to produce green glaze. Greenware became popular during the Eastern Han...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Pottery
19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Monk / Disciple
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden seated disciple.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size:height 27.2 cm. / width 24.8 cm. / length 32.2 cm.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expecte...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Yuan Dynasty, Antique Chinese Green Glazed Pottery Covered Jar
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese green glazed pottery covered jar.
Age: China, Yuan Dynasty, A.D. 1271 - 1368
Size: height 35 cm / width 25 cm.
Condition: Wel...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Pottery
Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze vase.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th century
Size: Height 40.2 C.M. / Width 27.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Bronze
18th Century, Shan, Antique Tai Lue Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Tai Lue Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.
Tai Lue is a tribal people living in Burma, it is difficult to find Buddha f...
Category
18th Century Burmese Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
18th Century, Shan, Antique Tai Lue Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Tai Lue Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.
Tai Lue is a tribal people living in Burma, it is difficult to find Buddha f...
Category
18th Century Burmese Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Standing Figure
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden standing figure.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 64 C.M. / Width 21 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall.
100% satisfaction and authenticity...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century, Early Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.
Age: Burma, Early Mandalay period, Early 19th century
Size: Height 36.4 C.M. / Widt...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Han Dynasty, a Pair of Antique Chinese Green Glazed Pottery Jars
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Chinese green glazed pottery jars.
Lead glaze with copper is the main colorant used in Han period to produce green glaze. Greenware became popular during the Eastern Han...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Pottery
Early 19th Century, Antique Tai Yai Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Tai Yai Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.
Tai Yai is a tribal people living in Burma. It is dif...
Category
Early 19th Century Burmese Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Standing Figure
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden standing figure.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 77.5 C.M. / Width 21.5 C.M. (size excluding stand)
Condition: Nice condition overall (some exp...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century, Early Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Lady
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden seated lady.
Age: Burma, Early Mandalay Period, Early 19th century
Size: Height 35.5 C.M. / Width 22.8 C.M. / Depth 25 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some ex...
Category
Early 19th Century Burmese Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century, Showa, A Pair of Japanese Bronze Okimono Birds
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Japanese bronze Okimono birds.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 18.8 C.M. / Width 28.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Bronze
12th Century, Angkor Vat, A Set of Khmer Bronze Ornament for Horse in Leaf Shape
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of Khmer bronze ornament for horse in leaf shape on stand.
Age: Cambodia, Angkor Vat Period, 12th Century
Size of stand: Height 89.5 C.M. / Width 21.5 C.M.
Size of each bronze...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Bronze
Mid-20th Century, Showa, Large Japanese Wooden Tray with Koi Carp Fish Design
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Large Japanese wooden tray with koi carp fish design.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Mid-20th Century
Size: Diameter 52.7 C.M. / Height 5.6 C.M.
C...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Painted Pottery Jar
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese painted pottery jar.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D.220
Size: height 28.3 cm. / width 25.5 cm
Condition: Well-preserved o...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Pottery
Yuan Dynasty, Antique Chinese Brown Glazed Pottery Jar
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese brown glazed pottery jar with round shape.
Age: China, Yuan Dynasty, 13th Century
Size: height 21.8 cm / width 27.5 cm
Condition: Well-preser...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Pottery
19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Rabbit
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden rabbit.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 26.2 C.M. / Width 23 C.M. / Length 53.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Elephant Candle Holder
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden elephant candle holder.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Length 41 C.M. / Width 15.8 C.M. / Height 23.5 C.M.
Cond...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900
Located in Torino, IT
Fine large pair of polychrome glazed "Famille Jaune et Verte" porcelain foo dogs, one female with pup the other male with front paw resting on pierced ball, decorated in overglaze en...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Exceptional and Large Cloisonne Enamel Pheasant Sculpture, 20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and large Chinese vintage cloisonne enamel male pheasant mounted on a wooden stand dating from the first half of the 20th centu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Metal
Antique Chinese Carved Guanxii Palace Panel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and exceptional antique Chinese carved wooden panel showing Li Ti Kwai as one of the Lohan gods. The panel originates from the Guanxii Pr...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
South Indian Antique Metal Clad Wood Rice Bucket
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and unusual antique metal clad and mounted wooden rice or grain bucket with attached steel poker originating from Southern India. The twin handled ...
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Brass, Copper
Rare Chinese Antique Bamboo Incense Burner, Qing period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
This is a rare ding-shaped incense burner using bamboo.
Ding (鼎) is a tool used in ancient Chinese magical rituals, and while bronze ware is common, this ...
Category
17th Century Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Bamboo
New Handmade Traditional Kilim Cushion Cover Bold Wool Scatter Pillow
Located in Hampshire, GB
This new traditional kilim cushion cover is a handwoven piece constructed in the early 21st century. The design has been delicately woven by hand and features a symmetrical geometric...
Category
Early 2000s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton
Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
This is gorgeous and decorative instrument box decorated with "Raden" work of mother of pearl shell shining in seven colors. Raden work using mother of pearl shell shining in seven c...
Category
17th Century Japanese Qing Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Shell, Wood
Japanese Antique Bronz Gilt Vase with Flower and Bird Design, Meiji Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
This work is produced by Egawa, a master craftsman from the Meiji era.
It can be said to be a representative of brilliant metalworking technology.
"Kaga zougan", an excellent met...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful, Late 19th Century Large Bronze and Multi-Metal Dish
Located in London, GB
A beautiful, large (49cm across) Bronze dish dating from late 19th Century Japan and with inlaid and onlaid precious metal decoration.
The main body of the dish with a rich red pa...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Gold, Silver, Bronze
Vase Shar Pei Small, Pearly Beige Gold Finish, in Ceramic, Italy
By VG-VGnewtrend
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG participates in creating very distinct environments, spaces in which you can escape from reality; to seek refuge whilst expressing your personality; spaces in which you can breath...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Ceramic
Imposing Late 19th Century Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Samurai
By Eisuke Miyao 1
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Japanese Meiji-era, (1868 - 1912) Bronze Okimono depicting a Samurai. Signed by Miyao and with the trademark, fine quality wood and Gold lacquer stand, the figure stands ...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Gold, Bronze
1970’s Danish solid teak dining table by Glostrup Møbelfabrik
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Victoria, BC
We are pleased to offer this 1970’s Glostrup Møbelfabrik Danish dining table entirely constructed of solid teak, and meticulously crafted with mortise and tenon leg assembly for last...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Teak
Fine French 1900s Hand Carved Frame with an Original Print
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Nouveau hand carved and stained wood frame with flowers, grapes and bird, framing an original poster "Offert par l'Union C-le Indo-Chinoise."
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Reliquary Urn in Brass
Located in Paris, FR
Urn reliquary in polished brass. In two parts, base
and lid.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Brass
Pair vintage Teal Foo Dogs Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage teal green blue foo dogs. No chips or breaks.
Category
1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Horse
By Tang Dynasty
Located in Dallas, TX
Tang Dynasty (618 - 907) Sancai glazed pottery horse
The cream-glazed horse is naturalistically modelled standing on a rectangular base, with the mane, tail and hooves highlighted in amber glaze. The head is gracefully curved to the left, with a green and amber glazed saddle and blanket and foliate-shaped plaques detailed with moulded toads suspending from the trappings.
Measures: Height: 14.24 Inches (36.2 cm)
Width: 15.5 Inches (39.35 cm)
Depth: 6 Inches (15.2 cm)
Provenance: An English private collection, acquired in Hong Kong in the 1980s
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this item along with a lucite base.
Condition; Excellent with one repair to right side saddle blanket. Some remaining frustrations throughout with areas of oxidation and a fine craquelure throughout. A formidable piece that presents beautifully.
Notes: The present sancai horse...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Pottery
Pair Tang Dynasty Dancing Figures, China '618-907AD'
Located in Dallas, TX
Period: Tang Dynasty (618 – 907 AD) terra-cotta over lead clay
A pair of delicate Tang Dynasty dancers with long sleeves. Both ladies are wearing a long flowing dress with flared ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of 18th Century Japanese Edo Period Lacquered Samurai Iron Stirups
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Japanese Edo period Lacquered Samouri Iron stirups with original wooden lacquered insoles. Truly a beautiful pair of Japanese ...
Category
Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Iron
Geisha Wig & Nô Theater 1 Mask
Located in Paris, FR
Mask Geisha Wig & Nô Theater 1, with real natural hair Geisha wig
on head model and with Nô Theater white painted wood mask.
Measures: Base: 28,5 x...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Hand Painted Japanese Ceramic Bowl, New
Located in Berlin, DE
Japanese ceramic bowl, hand painted & new, 2016.
Category
2010s Japanese Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Ceramic
Geisha Wig & Nô Theater 2 Mask
Located in Paris, FR
Mask Geisha Wig & Nô Theater 2, with real natural hair Geisha wig
on head model and with Nô Theater natural wood mask.
Base: 28,5x26,3cm.
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Japanese Hand Painted Ceramic Bowl, New
Located in Berlin, DE
Ceramic bowl, hand painted & new, Japan, 2016. 2nd similar piece available.
Category
2010s Japanese Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Ceramic
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